Different Pattern Designs with Printing Method on Classic Worsted Wool Fabrics

Abstract

Tarkan AYDIN, Beste AYDIN, Mehmet Kemal AKIN

It is a well-known fact that the use of artificial fibers is increasing today. However, some reasons such as the high amount of chemicals, energy, water used in the production of artificial fibers and environmental pollution, allergic reactions on the skin it comes into contact with, and not being destroyed in nature for a long time have caused natural fibers have been preferred again. Among these fibers, which have been most preferred from the past to the present, wool fiber comes after cotton. The products produced from wool fiber provide the comfort features expected for the user in the best way, with their elasticity, drape, brightness, adaptability to the human body's thermal responses, and rapid transfer of heat and water vapor. Nowadays, the emergence of the need for functional and comfortable clothing in business life has necessitated different patterns and construction studies in wool fabrics. For this reason, different searches have emerged in conventional patterning (dobby patterning) techniques made on classical wool fabrics. The need to expand the boundaries of patterning studies created with conventional production techniques, different knitting, and yarn colors has led to the emergence of new patterns with printing techniques. In this study, different printing pattern studies were carried out on woolen dress/uniform fabrics in different constructions and weights. The pattern studies were carried out on woolen fabrics by using colors with different themes. As a result of printing patterns on woolen fabrics, it was aimed to increase the use of wool-based products in daily clothing.

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